By NCHPAD
One of my favorite things to do during the summertime when I was in grade school was going to the pool at my community’s recreation center. It was convenient because I lived in town and it was a place where I could socialize with friends.
Looking back almost 20 years later, I realize the importance of the recreation center for me and rest of the community.…
By ICAA
In today’s society, we’re flooded with negative messages and images about what it means to age and to be an older person. We are constantly exposed to stereotypes that show older adults through a lens of decline and diminished value, emphasizing the “burdens” of growing old. In North America, we seldom hear about the value of older adults, or the rich, untapped potential of an aging population.…
By NCPPA
Everyone knows that physical activity is good for us… right? Okay, maybe not everyone, but certainly the vast majority of adults and many, many children, as do policymakers, healthcare professionals, etc. Yet so few of us regularly attain the daily recommendations in the National Physical Activity Guidelines. The million dollar question is: WHY?…
By IHRSA
The Joining Forces initiative, launched by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden to mobilize support for our service members and their families, calls attention to a critical wellness need in our country.
“The stress of war, multiple deployments, and frequent moves can affect the wellness of military families,” notes the Joining Forces website.…